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š± Mechanicsville family celebrates Kathryn Saundersā Charleston wedding
Good morning Mechanicsville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Mechanicsville family celebrates Kathryn Saundersā Charleston wedding
- Why Mechanicsville Pike is central to Richmondās vape shop crackdown debate
Also on today's calendar: Sips & Scams: Uncorking the Truth About Fraud and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: A passing shower, temps: high: 86, low: 62.
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Saunders, Johnson Wed (rapptimes.news) ā A Mechanicsville father is celebrating his daughter Kathryn āKatyā Ball Saundersā recent wedding to Alex Van Johnson, held February 27 at First United Methodist Church in Isle of Palms. The detailed announcement shares the coupleās backgrounds, ceremony highlights, and their plans to settle in Charleston after a fall honeymoon in Italy. 
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ā¢ Richmond community leaders demand tougher vape shop regulations (12onyourside.com) ā Richmond community leaders are pushing for tougher regulations on vape and convenience stores, citing concerns about minors and neighborhood safety, including along Mechanicsville Pike. City officials say their enforcement effort, Operation Vaporize, will restart in April, while Yemeni-American shop owners argue recent closures have been overly aggressive and are seeking a more collaborative approach with the city. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Sips & Scams: Uncorking the Truth About Fraud
James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen
2:00 pm
Saturday April 25
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Other local events
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Game Time Galore
Hanover County, VA Calendar , 8996 Pole Green Park Lane , Mechanicsville
10:00 am -
Sounds at Sunset
Hanover County, VA Calendar , 8996 Pole Green Park Lane , Mechanicsville
5:30 pm -
Community Policy and Management Team
Hanover County, VA Calendar
1:00 pm -
DEKA MILE Hosted by 804 Strength - Mechanicsville VA - April 25, 2026
804 Strength , 8435 Ellerson Dr unit a-1 , Mechanicsville
12:00 pm -
Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Mechanicsville, VA
Pole Green Park , 8996 Ln , Mechanicsville
3:00 pm
Thursday April 2
Friday April 3
Thursday April 9
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
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š Events Nearby
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Preschool Storytime
North Avenue Meeting Room
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Toddler Time
North Avenue Meeting Room
10:30 am -
Family Storytime
North Avenue Meeting Room
1:00 pm -
Run Eight O Four High School Invitational
Henrico High School - Multipurpose
7:00 am -
Contemporary Dance w/Allisen 3rd-5th Grade
Robinson Theater Community Arts Center , 2903 Q St , Richmond
3:45 pm -
PE Games w/Robinson Staff 3rd-5th Grade
Robinson Theater Community Arts Center , 2903 Q St , Richmond
3:45 pm -
Tennis: G/V
Henrico High School
5:00 pm
Wednesday April 1
Thursday April 2
Saturday April 4
Monday April 6
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is road construction on I-64 E reported at...
There is road construction on I-64 E reported at 11:05 AM. (Nextdoor ) - My name is mayme satterwhite.
nephew went out to day to Taco bell and Walmart to get his medication but when he check out at Walmart he could find it.if find a wallet his nameā¦ (Nextdoor Garrison Manor)
- BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Clerk Part Time in Mechanicsville. Apply here.
- Hanover County Public Schools posted a job opening for Assistant Coach - Football at Bell Creek Middle School in Mechanicsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mechanicsville here.
š Nearby News
Glen Allen
- Henrico County News : K Alferio to retire as president, CEO of Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen (henrico.gov)
- University of Richmond students turn college coffee project RALI into in-store success (henricocitizen.com)
- Win Tickets to See Lee Brice! (audacy.com)
Richmond
- Richmond church pivots donation plans after TSA workers receive back pay (nbc12.com)
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